Brunswick Junction Primary School, in Brunswick Junction
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| The school draws its students from the town of Brunswick Junction and the surrounding rural district. The town is located on the South West Highway. It is 160 kilometres from Perth and only 25 kilometres from Bunbury. Student enrolment (Kindergarten to Year 7) ranges from 110 to 120 students during any typical year. The school is fortunate to have many parents and many staff members who are very positive people, who are passionate about the success of the school and who work effectively together in any situation. On arrival at school early each day, the happy and enthusiastic students mix with each other in a friendly and social way. A morning siren is rare as students are very keen to be in classrooms well before the start of the school day. The school siren is not used during the school day reflecting the tranquil setting of the school. The school uniform is worn with pride and reflects the healthy cohesiveness and unity the school enjoys with the students and parent community. Appropriately, the school motto is 'Unity'. The school has a strong focus on building the character development of each student. The school's philosophy promotes a culture that students learn to behave responsibly and become responsible learners through the provision of a meaningful and supportive environment that is not driven by a system of school rules. Opportunities for student leadership are encouraged. For example, the student councillor model the school uses ensures all students experience the benefits of the program. It is not uncommon for the school to receive accolades from members of the general public and outside groups that highlight the responsible behaviour that the students demonstrate. Promoting the school in the local and wider community has been central to the school vision. Involvement in initiatives such as the district Education Week initiative and the small schools' music festival have been instrumental in helping to achieve this objective. The introduction of a School Choir in 2004 has also helped. The Harvey Shire, the Australian Red Cross Regional Conference Rally and the Senior Citizen's annual luncheon have requested the school's involvement through the choir. Improving the school's performance in Numeracy is a current initiative. A specialist mathematics teacher is employed to facilitate the program. Supporting teachers in the classroom and supporting teachers with planning and professional learning are two strategies instrumental to the program. As well as providing additional facilities and resources for the school, the P&C Association plays an important role in promoting community interest in school matters and opportunities for parent-staff-student cooperation. Parents have an active role in improvement planning for the school through the School Council. The grounds are spacious and attractive and help enhance the quality of the school's learning environment. A recent building upgrade has provided the school with facilities that are standard in new schools such as a student medical room, an interview room, disabled toilet and shower facilities, a staff work room and a secure store room. In general, the development of each student's well being is of prime importance with the opportunity of individual learning programs being set where appropriate. The school also considers physical education opportunities as important for each student's well being. A culture exists that promotes participation in physical education in an atmosphere of fun and healthy competition. | ||||
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